Although I didn’t really discover the punk rock genre until my early twenties, there is no question that it is one of the reasons some of my …
Books
The Wild Truth
Sometimes the truth needs to come out and that’s exactly what Carine McCandless, sister of notorious Alaskan hiker Chris McCandless, set out …
Scott Weiland’s Memoir: “Not Dead & Not For Sale”
Unfortunately I need to start off by recognizing the eerie nature of the title of this memoir since Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott …
Alec Baldwin’s “Nevertheless”
When I initially read about Alec Baldwin’s new memoir, Nevertheless, I assumed it would be funny. I guess it’s because the movies, …
Little Free Library: A Simply Genius Idea
As a professional writer and avid reader, I love the Little Free Library concept because its mission is rooted in the idea that everyone …
Carrie Fisher Is Funny!
While all the Star Wars fans out there have been loving Carrie Fisher for decades, there are some people in this galaxy who are more recent …
Petty: The Biography
When I first picked up Warren Zanes’ book, Petty: The Biography, I was happy to see the New York Times Bestseller designation because, even …
People Still Send Books
I love giving books as presents. I used to send CDs to people but since that ship has clearly sailed, and reading and writing is what I …
Author Larry Beinhart Visits Vail
Regardless of the setting, I always enjoy watching and listening to another writer speak. Even when they aren’t trying to be authentic, they …